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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Zach Ertz vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zay Flowers (11.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Zach Ertz

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

7.8 PPG11.8 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Zach Ertz vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Zach Ertz has his bye in Week 7, Zay Flowers in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zay Flowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Ertz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zay Flowers scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Zay Flowers is 10 years younger than Zach Ertz (25 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Zach Ertz vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Zach Ertz	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	11.8
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	201
Receptions	50	86
Rec/Game	3.8	5.1
Receiving Yards	504	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	38.8	71.2
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	72	118
Target Share/Game	5.5	6.9
Age	35	25
Experience	12 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zay Flowers at 11.8 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Zach Ertz's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Zach Ertz or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Zach Ertz and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Zach Ertz and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.